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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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